Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: United States Group: Herding dog Height: 18-23 in. Weight: males 45-60 lbs., females 40-50 lbs. Life span: 12-16 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes, especially if raised with them What is the origin of the English Shepherd? The English Shepherd was thought to have […]
What is the origin of the Laika? The Laika is also known as the Russian Spitz and is in that family of dogs. Laika means “barker.” Laika was the name of the first dog in space and many Russian dogs have that name. There are six different types of Laikas which will be described here. […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Portugal Group: Companion Height: 20-23 in. Weight: 40-60 lbs. Life span: 10-14 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes Now that the First Dog, Bo, is a Portuguese Water Dog, I expect this breed to become very popular. What is the origin of the Portuguese […]
